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System and method for validating an image segmentation algorithm

a segmentation algorithm and image technology, applied in the field of medical image processing, can solve the problem that large regions of interest containing hundreds of points may not be accurately tested

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-04-12
SIEMENS MEDICAL SOLUTIONS USA INC
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The present invention provides a system and method for validating an image segmentation algorithm. This involves segmenting an image from a first point in a region of interest and comparing it with a second segmentation result to determine the consistency of the algorithm. The system and method can be used to evaluate the accuracy and reliability of computer-based segmentation algorithms, which can be useful in various fields such as medical imaging. The technical effects of the invention include improved accuracy and reliability of image segmentation algorithms, as well as improved efficiency and consistency in image analysis and interpretation.

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Although this method is easy to perform, only a limited number of points are tested for consistency, thus large regions of interest containing hundreds of points may not be accurately tested.

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[0025]FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a system 100 for validating an image segmentation algorithm according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] As shown in FIG. 1, the system 100 includes, inter alia, an acquisition device 105, a PC 110 and an operator's console 115 connected over a wired or wireless network 120.

[0027] The acquisition device 105 may be a MRI device, a CT imaging device, a helical CT device, a positron emission tomography (PET) device, a 2D or 3D fluoroscopic imaging device, a 2D, 3D, or 4D ultrasound imaging device, or an x-ray device. The acquisition device 105 may also be a hybrid-imaging device capable of CT, MR, PET or other imaging techniques.

[0028] The PC 110, which may be a portable or laptop computer, a medical diagnostic imaging system or a PACS data management station, includes a CPU 125 and a memory 130, connected to an input device 150 and an output device 155. The CPU 125 also includes a validation module 145 that includes one or ...

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A system and method for validating an image segmentation algorithm are provided. The method for validating an image segmentation algorithm comprises: determining a region of interest in an image; segmenting the image from a first point in the region of interest by using a computer-based segmentation algorithm to obtain a first segmentation result; segmenting the image from a second point in the region of interest by using the computer-based segmentation algorithm to obtain a second segmentation result; and comparing the first segmentation result with the second segmentation result to determine a consistency of the computer-based segmentation algorithm.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION [0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 648,462, filed Jan. 31, 2005, a copy of which is herein incorporated by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Technical Field [0003] The present invention relates to medical image processing, and more particularly, to a system and method for validating an image segmentation algorithm initialized by a single-click point. [0004] 2. Discussion of the Related Art [0005] Image segmentation is the partition of an image into a set of nonoverlapping regions whose union is the entire image. The goal of image segmentation is typically to locate certain objects of interest which may be depicted in the image. This is accomplished by decomposing the image into meaningful parts which are uniform with respect to certain characteristics, such as gray level or texture. [0006] Due to its ability to locate objects of interest, image segmentation has found increasing use in...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): G06K9/34G06K9/00G06V10/26
CPCG06K9/34G06V10/26
Inventor ZHANG, TIANTIANZHANG, LI
Owner SIEMENS MEDICAL SOLUTIONS USA INC